2024 Garden Shares
We are changing the way we do things for 2024. We have simplified our offering. We now offer two distinct share types. Our most popular share type is the Classic Garden Share with a total of 20 weeks of farm fresh organic produce. Not to mention a bonus third “winter” share for early birds only. The Classic share type also has the possibility of four week spring add-on, resulting in 24 weeks of fresh organic produce. The other possibility is the Bountiful Feast add-on which augments the first 12 weeks with an additional 4 items/week.The second share type is the Essential Garden share, or a half share. It is identical to our Classic Garden share, except that it is collected every other week, beginning on June 21.
How it works
Reserving your family’s veggie box is simple. Scroll down and select what type of share you want. Click on the reserve my share link and fill out the web form. Choose a pick-up location in Almonte, Carleton Place or at the farm in Pakenham. Send us a $100 deposit (no reservation is confirmed without one.) The remaining balance can be paid in installments. The seasonal deadlines for share payments are as follows;
Spring Add-on: May 1
Essential, Classic or Bountiful Feast shares: June 1
Classic shares 2nd payment if they choose the two payment option: Aug 1.
SOLD OUT | The Classic Garden Share
The Classic Garden Share (20 weekly shares)
Every week for 20 weeks | $720 ($36/wk)
June 14 – Oct 31, 2024
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The balance can be paid in two installments
This is our base model Garden share. It runs for 20 weeks. It includes between 7-10 fresh produce items each week. It will have fewer items in June when the garden is just warming up and more items in August when everything is abundant. In the early autumn we will still be harvesting fresh produce from out of doors, mixed with some storage vegetables. Towards the end of the season we will be harvesting fresh produce from our greenhouses, mixed with some hardy fresh vegetables from out of doors, as well as some storage vegetables.
SOLD OUT | The Bountiful Feast Add-on
The Bountiful Feast Add on (12 weekly top ups)
Every week for 12 weeks | $168 (+$14/wk)
June 14 – Aug 31, 2024
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For those with larger families or folks who gop through a lot of veggies, who would like to augment their Classic Share during the summer season we offer the Bountiful Feast add-on, which adds an additional 4 items to your classic share each week. This add-on is ONLY available with a classic share, and is not available by itself.
SOLD OUT | Spring Season Add-on
Spring Season Add-on (4 weekly shares)
Every week for four weeks | $128 ($32/wk)
May 16-June 7
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This is an early season add-on that runs for 4 weeks before our main season garden shares begin. As the majority of the produce from this share comes from our greenhouses, there are only 30 spots available on a first come first serve basis. This add-on is ONLY available with a classic or an essential share, and cannot be purchased as a stand alone.
For this share type we offer farm pick-up on Thursdays only. It is not delivered.
SOLD-OUT | The Essential Garden Share
(half share)
The Essentials Garden Share 1/2 Basic Share (10 bi-weekly shares)
Every other week for 20 weeks | $380 ($38/wk)
June 21 – Oct 31, 2024
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This is half of our base model Garden share. It is picked up bi-weekly for 20 weeks (10 pick-ups). It includes between 7-10 produce items every other week. It will have fewer items in June when the garden is just warming up and more items in August when everything is abundant. In the early autumn we will still be harvesting fresh produce from out of doors, mixed with some storage vegetables. Towards the end of the season we will be harvesting fresh produce from our greenhouses, mixed with some hardy fresh vegetables from out of doors, as well as some storage vegetables.
Pick-up dates are June 21, July 5 and 19, August 1, 15 and 29, September 12 and 26, October 10 and 24th
SOLD OUT | Winter 2024 Garden Shares
This share type is completely unique. It cannot be purchased. We offer the Winter garden share as an incentive to those who reserve a Classic garden share, and submit their deposit no later than October 14, 2023.
Winter share pick-up is at the farm on November 2nd, 2024 at the farm.
Categories
Greens | Salad Mix, Lettuce (romaine, butterhead, boston, leaf, incised)
Other Greens | Arugula, Chard, Collards, Kale, Sorel, Spinach
Asian Greens | Bok Choy, Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Nappa Cabbage, Tat soi
Onion | Cooking, Cipolinni, Fennel, Garlic, Red, Green, Shallots, Spanish
Herb | Basil, Chives, Dill, Cilantro, Oregano, Parsley, Sage, Thyme
Roots | Beets, Carrots, Parsnips, Radish, Rutabaga, Turnips
Cucurbit | English cucumber, Melon*, Pickling cucumber, Slicing cucumber, Summer squash, Winter squash*, Zucchini
Nightshades | Eggplant, Hot peppers, Sweet Peppers, Tomatillos, Tomatoes
Brassicas | Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage*, Kohlrabi, Rapini
Legumes | Beans
All produce is in season. Availability of specific items within categories will fluctuate with the season. Early season shares will have heavier weightings of greens. Mid season shares will have more nightshades, cucurbits and legume choices. Late season shares will have heavier weightings of roots and brassicas.
* These items are NOT included in essential shares
Seasons
Spring Season| May 16 – June 7, 2024
Classic Season | June 14 – Oct 31, 2024
Essential Season | June 21 – Oct 31, 2024
Bountiful Feast Season | | June 14 – Oct 31, 2024
Directions
#919 Sugarbush RoadPakenham, Ontario K0A 2X0
(613) 914-7444
From Hwy 29, turn south on Cedarhill Sideroad, turn right at the T. We are on the shores of the Indian Creek. If you cross the bridge you have gone too far.
Farm Stand
Covid safety measures in effect.Thursdays – 3pm-7pm,
Saturdays – 2pm-4pm
Farmers Market
We will be at the Almonte Farmers Market on Saturday mornings this year.